World's 20 Impactful Figures to Watch in 2025
Company: Fortifit Foods / Global Nutrition Initiative
Designation: Founder & CEO
Country: South Africa/North America/UAE/ Netherlands/ United Kingdom
In a world facing persistent global challenges, Minal Soni shines as a beacon of purposeful leadership and visionary execution. With over two decades of experience spanning fortified nutrition, healthcare, and real estate, this dynamic entrepreneur is a driving force behind sustainable, scalable change. As we move into 2025, Soni’s relentless pursuit of solutions to food insecurity, malnutrition, and healthcare accessibility positions him not just as a leader, but as a global catalyst for transformation.
As Founder & Global CEO of Fortifit Global and Chairman of the Global Nutrition Initiative (GNI), Soni has redefined what it means to lead with impact. Under his stewardship, GNI has expanded across continents, delivering over one million nutritious meals to underserved communities, a tangible result of a mission rooted in empathy and execution. Through grassroots partnerships, strategic distribution models, and donor collaboration, he has proven that philanthropic ambition can deliver real-world outcomes at scale.
At the helm of Fortifit Foods, Soni is tackling the often-overlooked crisis of “hidden hunger” through nutrient-dense, fortified food solutions designed for both emergency relief and long-term nutrition. By harnessing science, technology, and a deep understanding of global nutritional gaps, he is building a product line that not only feeds but nourishes, empowering vulnerable populations across Africa, the Middle East, North America, and beyond.
What distinguishes Minal Soni is not only his strategic foresight but his unshakable commitment to building systems that prioritize people. His ability to bridge public-private partnerships, mobilize communities, and scale impactful solutions across sectors underscores a rare talent: the capacity to lead both from the head and the heart.
Looking ahead to 2025, Soni’s influence is only set to grow. Whether through expanding food access, investing in healthcare infrastructure, or mentoring the next generation of social entrepreneurs, his mission is clear, to create a world where access to nutrition and care is a right, not a privilege.
His work is not just about solving problems, it’s about reshaping the systems that caused them in the first place. That is why Minal Soni is recognized as one of the Top 50 most impactful global leaders charting a better future for humanity.
